This September, after years of planning and months of construction, the doors finally opened to the newly renovated Commons Dining Hall, marking the first significant upgrades to the building since its construction in 1967.

Featuring modern décor and lighting, a variety of new seating options and an improved serving area, the new Commons will enhance the Calvin student dining experience and foster a more inclusive campus community—all while using college resources more efficiently.

Sarah Visser, Vice President of Student Life, believes the new Commons will become a “sticky space” for students—figuratively, of course. It is a place where students will want to spend time; a place where they belong. To Visser, the Commons renovation represents hospitality, community and stewardship—and in these ways, it is a tangible step towards bringing Calvin’s Campus Master Plan to fruition.